HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-10-Special MinutesWAUKEE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
October 10,2016
A.Call to Order —The special meeting of the Waukee City Council was called to order by Mayor Peard at
5:32 p.m.at Waukee City Hall,230 W.Hickman Rd.
B.Roll Call —The following members were present:Mayor William F.Peard;Council Members Anna
Bergman,Brian Harrison,Shelly Hughes,Rick Peterson.Absent:Council Member Larry R.Lyon.
(Council Member Lyon arrived at 5;34 p.m.)
Also in attendance:City Administrator Tim Moerman,Finance Director Linda Burkhart,Public Works
Director John Gibson,Development Services Director Brad Deets,Parks and Recreation Director Matt
Jermier,Marketing and Communications Director Summer Evans,Fire Chief Glint Robinson,Police
Chief John Quinn,City Clerk Rebecca D.Schuett.
C.Agenda Approval —Council Member Bergman moved to approve the agenda;seconded by Council
Member Harrison.Results of vote:Ayes;Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Peterson.Nays:None.
Absent:Lyon.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
D.Action Items:
1)Consent Agenda:Council Member Hughes moved to approve the Consent Agenda;seconded by
Council Member Bergman.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Peterson.Nays:
None.Absent Lyon.Motion carried 4 —0 —1.
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A.Consideration of approval of Payment Estimate No.5 (Corrected)to Joiner Construction Co.,Inc.,for the
Fox Creek Park Improvement Project,Phase 1,in the amount of $90,487 75
B.Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Public Surface Water Flowage Easement associated
with Southwest Area Trunk Sewer Extension Project [Phillips-Hamilton,Inc.](Resolution ¹16-436)
C Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Sanitary Sewer Easement and Memo of
Understanding associated with Southwest Area Trunk Sewer Extension Project [Mark and Diane Foust]
(Resolution ¹16-437)
D Consideration of approval of a resolution ordenng construction of certain public improvements,and fixing
a date for hearing thereon and taking bids therefor [Southwest Area Trunk Sewer Extension Project]
(Resolution ¹16-438)
Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving purchase of irrigation
equipment from TurfWorks of Johnston,IA,in the amount of $52,162.53 (Sugar Creek
Municipal Golf CourseJ-Council Member Bergman moved to approve the resolution;seconded
by Council Member Harrison.(Council Member Lyon arrived at 5:34 p.m.)Parks and Recreation
Director Jermier briefly reviewed the proposed irrigation system improvements.Results of vote:
Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 —0.
(Resolution ¹16-439)
Resolution:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the awarding of prizes for
participation by the public on social media sites —Council Member Peterson moved to
approve the resolution;seconded by Council Member Bergman.Marketing and Communications
Director Evans briefly reviewed the policy.Results of vote:Ayes:Bergman,Harrison,Hughes,
Lyon,Peterson.Nays:None.Motion carried 5 —0.(Resolution ¹16-440)
rk Session:
DART Forward 2035 plan presentation —DART CEO Elizabeth Presutti and Chief Engagement
and Communications Officer Amanda Wanke presented the DART long-range plan.Also in
attendance was Tom Gaymen,DART board vice chairman and Urbandale council member.
Festival transition update —Talia Farmer and Jerry Slagter stated that the organization is now
incorporated and working toward establishing their own 501(c)3.The festival committee will
manage both the Celebrate Waukee and Bacoon Bike Ride events.
Home-based business regulations —Development Services Director Deets presented a possible
change to the home-based business ordinance to address the allowable number of independent
contractors and restrictions on swim lesson hours.Council Member Lyon was hesitant to limit
access to swim lessons or entrepreneurship,suggesting a group be assembled to review the
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ordinance and recommend revisions.Council Member Bergman agreed that the ordinance should
not limit business,stating that the proposed changes would allow the swim lesson business at
issue but may restrict others.City Administrator Moerman replied that City staff receives few
complaints related to home-based businesses and that the proposed changes seem less
restrictive than the current ordinance.Council Member Peterson spoke in favor of free enterprise,
but added that residents have a right to the quiet enjoyment of their homes without obvious home-
based businesses in their neighborhoods.After much discussion,the council agreed to discuss
the matter further during the 11/14 work session.
4)Neighborhood report —Public Works Director Gibson briefly reviewed sidewalk and curb
conditions,as well as potential asphalt overlay improvements.
5)Fox Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 3 alignment —Public Works Director Gibson reviewed recent
discussions among City staff,project engineers,and a concerned resident regarding the trunk
sewer alignment.
6)Alice's Road Corridor utility relocation —Public Works Director Gibson discussed MidAmerican
Energy utility pole relocation quotes related to the Alice's Road Corridor improvements from SE
University Ave.to E.Hickman Rd.Council Member Peterson asked if the electrical lines could be
located underground;Mr.Gibson replied in the negative.
7)Sanitary sewer project financing plan —Public Works Director Gibson reviewed upcoming
sewer projects and cost estimates;Finance Director Burkhart discussed project financing.
8)Central Iowa Code Consortium —Fire Chief Robinson and Development Services Director Deets
discussed certain sections of the International Fire and Building Codes that the council will
consider in the near future.
F.Comments
Council Member Harrison moved to adjourn;seconded by Council Member Hughes.Ayes:All.Nays:
None.Motion carried 5 —0.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Attest:
W am F.P rd,Mayor
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk